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  • Robert Emory avatar

    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

    Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,412 views

    Romans 2-the contrast between Man’s judgement and God’s judgement

    Sermon 11/13/05-Romans 2:1-5-Here comes the Judge Turn to Romans 2 Hook: Lot of talk about judges. Pray Read Romans 2:1-5 (NIV) “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Mark Of True Devotion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,786 views

    By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

    THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Clearly Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

    November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un Poco Mas

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,119 views

    La idea suya y la idea de otro puede ser muy diferente en cuanto es un poco.

    UN POCO MAS Jn.16:16-19 16 Un poco más, y no me veréis; y otra vez un poco, y me veréis; porque yo voy al Padre. 17 Entonces algunos de sus discípulos dijeron entre ellos: ¿Qué es esto que nos dice: Un poco, y no me veréis; y otra vez, un poco, y me veréis, y: Porque yo voy al Padre? 18 Así que ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

    A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam And Christ. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022
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     | 1,083 views

    Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.

    ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "take Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,021 views

    A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

    “Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Garden To Garden

    Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 22, 2022
     | 2,811 views

    The contrast between the 2 Gardens: One was a place of problems, and the other a place of prayer.

    Eden First Garden Adam and Eve took a stance, but it was a stance of their will, one of Ducking, hiding from GOD; Dodging from the truth; and diverting the blame. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid from GOD when HE called to them. In today’s times we call this passing the buck. At this point in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Blueprint For Blessing

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 9,185 views

    How one's lifestyle affects his blessings. The contrast between the believer and the unbeliever

    TITLE: God's Blueprint for Blessing TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRO: The first Psalm has been called the Psalm of Psalms because it summarizes all of them and focuses on the differences between the Righteous and the Wicked, or, as Adrian Rogers said, "the Saints and the Ain'ts." The first Psalm give us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trapped Or Triumphant?

    Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    This sermon contrasts the trap of fearing man and the triumph of putting your trust in the Lord.

    INTRO: --Someone has said that there are 4 motivations for man: fear, faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is fear. --Ann Landers receives 10,000 letters a month and most of the questions she is asked revolve around fear. --Psychologists call fear ‘phobias’ and some have calculated up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A World Shaking Experience"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Battling The Flesh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,601 views

    Who has not done war with their own desires in contrast to what God desires?

    Who has not set out living in the Spirit only to be confronted by your own fleshly desires? I think each of us at one time or another, in one way or another, has battled the flesh. In Romans 8:1-3, Paul states There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Biblical Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,447 views

    This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

    Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic